Magnaura House Hotel

We used the hotel for a school group visit. The staff couldn’t do enough to help us Cihan the manager helped us organise a coach for a days out to Canilica and Eyüp. Breakfast cooked by Ablas was fantastic. They tried to vary the breakfast. Every morning was delicious. The hotel was warm. Showers were really powerful. The power Ayub came to say goodbye when we left. The children treated the hotel staff to a show of singing and dance. The location was so convenient. Basically we could walk everywhere. The shop next door sold most things that we needed and was a valuable asset to the school group. A local bakery was frequented every morning to pick up fresh bread. I have thought long and hard about what they could do to improve. I suggested they expand and they told me they were opening the Esve hotel. Fab people with a family touch. I have stayed a couple of times more. Keep up the great work Cihan and team.

The position of the hotel Is strategical with respect to attractions and transportation. It Is in a rather touristic but really nice neighborhood as well, with restaurants, convenience stores where you can buy Turkish SIM cards and other commodities. The hotel staff people are super kind and effettive in giving advices and solving issues. One general advice: buy the "Istanbul card" ASAP. It Is a transportation card wich allows you to use tram, buses, ferries. The "Sultanhamet" tram stop Is a 5 minutes walk away from the hotel and you can reach the whole city starting from there.

We booked a family room and a double room. The rooms were side by side as we requested. Both were quite spacious (bigger than the majority of the hotels) and well equipped. Shower and hot water were nice with good water pressure. The matresses on the beds were very confortable (medium/hard as we like). Cleaness was 5 stars with daily cleaning service and towels change. Wifi is also very good with enough speed and coverage of the bedrooms. Both bedrooms had heating system and Air conditioned. Free water and coffee on the bedrooms. The location of the hotel is perfect near a lots of restaurantes in the center of Sultanahmet area. Public transports (tram T1 line) is 400 meters from the hotel. For sure we'll return in a future and we can recomend this hotel.

This is an excellent choice for tourists who want to visit the sights of the old city in Istanbul because of its location. The staff were very friendly, kind and patient with us. Breakfast was also good with lots of choice and the scrambled eggs were very tasty. The most worth mentioning thing is that the view from the room is very romantic and wonderful. We can watch the sunrise over the sea from the bed in the room.

Excellent location …a huge factor in choice. Close to major attractions and public transport. Many restaurants, a food market, boutique stores within walking minutes. Lively and fun area. Loved my room: spacious, wonderful views of the Bosporus Straight, lots of light. Plenty of choices for breakfast which was served in an attractive space.